Fire danger upgraded to VERY HIGH

CATALDO— The Shoshone County Fire Chiefs Association, which includes members from all local fire departments and wildland fire agencies, have determined it is time to move the fire danger to VERY HIGH for the local area; effective July 20th, 2017.

Outdoor burning is not allowed.

Sensible Campfires are still allowed. Ensure all campfires are kept to a reasonable size and extinguished completely if not attended. Campfires left unattended to smolder are still potentially dangerous. A shovel and bucket are required on site when you have a campfire and will help to put your fire completely out.

While the Silver Valley had an unusually wet spring summer temperatures and a lack of significant rainfall have left our forest fuels vulnerable to wildfire. Recent fires in the area have grown rapidly and burned intensely even in seemingly green fuels. In these conditions fires can start from a variety of unusual heat sources. Officials encourage residents to be vigilant when traveling in the area and make sure your vehicles, trailers and fire extinguishers are in good working condition. As you enjoy the outdoors please be on the lookout for smoke and report all wildfires to 911 immediately.

For additional information, please contact your local fire district at the phone numbers below:

Shoshone County FD #1 752-1101

Shoshone County FD #2 784-1188

Shoshone County FD #3 744-1194

Prichard/Murray VFD 682-3952

US Forest Service 783-2100

Idaho Department of Lands 682-4611